What is work in physics?

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Work is done when a force causes an object to move. It is calculated as the product of the force and the distance moved in the direction of the force.
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What is gravitational potential energy?
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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically calculated as the product of mass, gravitational acceleration, and height.
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What is kinetic energy?
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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion, calculated as 1/2 times the mass of the object times the square of its velocity.
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What is the principle of conservation of energy?
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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
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What is the area under a force vs. distance graph?
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The area under a force vs. distance graph represents the work done on an object.
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What happens to kinetic energy when an object speeds up?
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When an object speeds up, its kinetic energy increases because kinetic energy is proportional to the square of its velocity.
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What is an ideal spring?
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An ideal spring is a theoretical spring that follows Hooke's Law perfectly, meaning the force exerted by the spring is directly proportional to its extension or compression.
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